Hagley Learning Centre

If you live in Christchurch and have PELT funds to use, we can help. You can choose between joining a class or have one-to-one lessons. Contact us on [email protected] or phone 03 3645212 / 027899 5220 for more information.

Dyspraxia is a neurological condition that affects motor skill development and coordination. It is characterized by difficulties in planning and executing movements, which can affect daily activities and learning.

Dyspraxia Dyscussions for Adults with dyspraxia/DCD
Monday 30th June at 7.30pm

Suggested discussion topic: Organisational tools. What have you tried? What works for you?

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A big shout out to all our wonderful volunteers. You make such a difference in the lives of people you are working alongside here at HLC. Just like a ray of sunshine! You are appreciated by us all.

Day one of the ACE Aotearoa conference here at the Rydges in Latimer Square, Christchurch. It's so good to have a number of our staff here, finding out more about Ancestral Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence. We'll share more later :)

In today's interconnected world, cultural diversity is a powerful tool for development. It can help bridge gaps between communities, reduce conflicts and promote mutual understanding. Meet Lom, from Cambodia. Lom travels to Nelson to the Cambodian Temple, to celebrate the Cambodian New Year every April. Read about the marriage ceremony in her article.

Cultural diversity is not just about celebrating different traditions, languages and customs. it's about recognising the value that each culture brings to the global community. Meet Paramjeet, who comes from Punjab, India. Paramjeet loves the colourful long trousers and long top - traditional Punjabi clothes - topped off with a Kathmandu jacket because...you guessed it, it's cold in NZ!!

Tomorrow marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity - this reminds us of the richness of our world's cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue. We are featuring some of our learners from 2024 who shared a little about their background. Today we meet Ikram from Somalia. Ikram speaks three languages, and finds NZ a safe place to live (although a bit cold!!)

It's worth heading out for a walk early afternoon to revitalise the body and the mind. What a beautiful Christchurch autumn day in the city. What do you do, to refresh yourself?

The ACE in Ōtautahi Community of Practice enjoyed a breakfast meeting at Delta Community Support Trust. Great to hear from General Manager, Grahame Burgess as well as Sam Woolf from Ako Ōtautahi Learning City Christchurch. Thanks ACE Aotearoa for your support always of this active network hosted by Ako Aotearoa in Christchurch.

A beautiful start to a beautiful day - isn't this a great view across to Hagley Park? Hope that you are feeling positive and looking forward to learning something new today!

So very pleased to see Mike Styles being recognised for all his work around dyslexia in NZ. Congratulations Mike!

Ako Aotearoa are proud to see Mike Styles receive his MNZM for services to people with dyslexia and education from the Governor General this week.

Mike Styles has delivered workshops, seminars and speaking engagements to aid dyslexia education and support. He led a research project to investigate how dyslexia impacts on tertiary learners. He led a team to implement the Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark, (Ako Aotearoa)with many tertiary education organisations adopting the standards. He has researched the rate of dyslexia in NEETs (Young people Not in Education, Employment or Training) and prison inmates. He developed a process to help apprentices with dyslexia/neurodiversity secure their registration. He co-established the Dyslexia/Neurodiversity Community of Practice, a forum of educators. (Ako Aotearoa). He self-published a book on dyslexia. Mr Styles sits on the Board of Trustees of Kāpiti Youth Support.